Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche teenage defenseman Sam Girard happy to be booted from team hotel. Girard could still be sent back to his junior team in Quebec, but the Avs would still be on the hook for his NHL salary of $728,333. [Denver Post]

The Rest of the Game

Dorsett leaves Canucks to be examined for neck stiffness. Forward had spinal surgery during offseason, played first 20 games. [NHL]

After five games in an Ottawa Senators uniform, Matt Duchene has only posted round numbers – 0 goals and 0 assists. Matt Duchene insists he’s not getting inside his own head, twisting himself into mental knots because of what the numbers say. [Ottawa Sun]